Job Title: WordPress Developer - PHP

Duration: 2-3 months (W2-contract)

Location: Salem, Oregon (100 miles)

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced WordPress contractor to manage a critical update and ongoing support for the client's website. This project involves a server OS upgrade, updates to the WordPress core and plugins, content and branding changes, and providing comprehensive technical support to the client's team.

Key Skills: WordPress Development, Rebranding & Content Management, PHP, Table Press Plugin

Key Responsibilities

WordPress & Server Maintenance:

• Perform quality assurance (QA), testing, and issue resolution related to the web server's OS upgrade (Ubuntu 18.04 to 22.04).
• Update the WordPress core and all plugins to their latest stable versions.
• Identify and remove any unnecessary or unused plugins.
• Website Updates & Feature Support:
• Conduct global content and branding updates, including replacing logos and updating text across the site.
• Update website navigation menus as specified (e.g., "Strategy Habitats" to "Key Habitats").
• Support and test the "Download Chapters" PDF feature, ensuring it functions correctly and the new PDF is ADA compliant.
• Advise client on the PDF feature's capabilities.
• Content Management & Launch:
• Develop and document a recommended process for efficient batch content updates from source files (e.g., Excel).
• Manage the launch of the updated sandbox website, conducting extensive QA to ensure all pages display properly.

Project Management & Technical Support:

• Meet with the client's team at least monthly to discuss project status, address questions, and resolve roadblocks.
• Provide weekly status updates via email.
• Offer ongoing technical support and troubleshooting to the client throughout the contract period.
• Support client's staff by answering questions on the WordPress editor's capabilities and limitations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a WordPress Developer.
• Strong understanding of WordPress core, plugin management, and theme customization.
• Experience with website testing, QA, and troubleshooting after server or software updates.
• Familiarity with content updates, branding implementation, and navigation menu management.
• Knowledge of ADA compliance standards for web content, particularly PDFs.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear updates and technical support to a non-technical team.
• Strong project management and organizational skills

 

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